Hi Chris,

I think in terms of ceilidh bands and quality, we will have to agree to disagree. I think we've got some really interesting ceilidh bands booked so far (and I'm chuffed about the one-off with Tiger Moth), and the end programme will certainly aim to cater for the different ceilidh audiences we attract. We have had most of the bands you mention in the last couple of years - if we booked the same bands every year, no doubt we would face accusations that our programme was stale and samey.

I'm not sure what you mean by "traditional" audience - we have a whole programme of traditional events planned which should make fans of traditional music and dance very happy.

Not sure why they jibe about not wanting "old dinosaurs" either - as I say, the range of programming we offer should appeal to the full range of ages and enthusiasms.

Cheers,

Joan